DEARBORN — Police have released photos from surveillance cameras that depict three suspects breaking into the West Village Pharmacy, located on Monroe street. The incident occurred on March 26 around 4:45 a.m.

Surveillance cameras show the intruders trying to break into the store, which took about a minute. Once the suspects broke into the pharmacy, they reportedly stole over 10,500 pills worth more than $15,000, all within a span of 45 seconds. The footage shows that the three intruders were familiar with where certain drugs had been stored at the pharmacy. 

A surveillance still from the break in.

The suspects quickly left the facility and drove off in a newer silver or tan Nissan Sentra or Altima from the back alley, heading towards Monroe Boulevard. 

Among the pills the suspects stole included 3,000 Xanax pills, 1,500 Norco pills, and 3,500 Vicodin pills. The men were wearing gloves and had their faces covered, making it hard to identify them. The Dearborn Police Department does say they have some early leads on the case.

The pharmacy had also been a victim of a failed attempt break-in the week before, on the morning of March 19. Surveillance footage shows that two suspects who had covered their faces attempted to break into the pharmacy by punching a hole through the glass door. However, after a couple of minutes, the suspects were unsuccessful in their attempts due to a double deadbolt lock being in the way. The suspects ended up fleeing the scene. 

The Arab American owners of the pharmacy told FOX 2 News that they plan to upgrade security at the facility, as well as store certain prescription drugs inside of a lock when they are closed in order to prevent repeat occurrences. Dearborn police are asking residents with additional information about the case is asked to call the department’s tip line at 313-943-3012.